Addressing Challenges in Information Access: Navigating State-Imposed Internet Shutdowns in Africa
Posted: 28 June, 2024 Filed under: Muhammed Bello Buhari | Tags: Access to Information, ATI, civic engagement, digital communication, digital technology, freedom of expression, fundamental human rights, ICT, information and communication technologies, information dissemination, internet, real-time information, right to access information, right to information, social media, state-imposed internet shutdowns, transparency Leave a comment
Author: Muhammed Bello Buhari
Digital rights activist
In Africa’s dynamic digital landscape, technology has emerged as a double-edged sword, promising to revolutionise access to information while simultaneously presenting unprecedented challenges, notably through state-imposed internet shutdowns. The delicate interplay between technology, information access, and the persistent disruptions, particularly the alarming rise of state-imposed internet shutdowns, has become a defining narrative in the continent’s quest for equitable information dissemination. This article focuses on exploring the many-sided relationship between technology and access to information, specifically addressing the intricate challenges posed by state-imposed internet shutdowns.
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